# corral

/kɝˈæɫ/ (US) · /kəɹˈæl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/corral
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

a small area with a fence around it used for keeping horses or cattle. It is often found on a farm or ranch to keep animals safe and together.

For teachers: an enclosure for confining livestock, typically horses or cattle. Often situated adjacent to a barn or stable to facilitate the handling of animals.

## Examples

- The rancher led the horses into the corral for the night.
- After the long cattle drive, the workers gathered the herd into a sturdy wooden corral to count them.
- The dusty corral stood at the edge of the property, its weathered rails holding back a dozen restless stallions waiting for their morning feed.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in North American English; often functions as the object of the verb 'to build' or 'to enter'.

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